“Do what you feel in your heart to be right – for you’ll be criticized anyway. You’ll be damned if you do, and damned if you don’t.”

“Women are like teabags. You dont know how strong they are until you put them in hot water.”

“It is not fair to ask of others what you are not willing to do yourself.”

“Life must be lived and curiosity kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.”

“With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.”

“Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product.”

Eleanor Roosevelt Former First Lady of the United States

Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was an American politician, diplomat and activist. She was the longest-serving First Lady of the United States, having held the post from March 1933 to April 1945 during her husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four terms in office, and served as United States Delegate to the United Nations General Assembly from 1945 to 1952. President Harry S. Truman later called her the “First Lady of the World” in tribute to her human rights achievements.

TEDx Talksr | Break The Shackles To Climb The Ladder | Smita Nair Jain | TEDxIIMRaipur | “Women empowerment for me is the power and freedom to choose my own opportunities and enhancing my capabilities to do what I really want to do.” She is one of the new generation management gurus who throws new light on corporate behavior and particularly its global aspect. She is also one of the best keynote speakers of all times. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx